The Graphix wall’s varying depths and unique but simple installation process creates a 3 dimensional visual effect around this beautiful rectangle pool. The mix of smooth and chiseled textures add another factor of visual interest to this pool design, making it perfect for design lovers and those seeking something sleek and out of the box. Want to know more about this luxurious retaining wall? Look no further than our product page: https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/walls/graphix-wall/

A beautiful arrangement of eight aluminum reinforced vinyl pergola kits. Set in varying locations, this pergola design idea complements this elementary schools vision to have an outdoor classroom where students can learn. Each vinyl shade pergola is one of our standard pre-engineered, wind load rated pergola kits, but together they provide a sense of enclosure and an abundance of shade protection. The low maintenance, unpainted white finish makes it easy to keep these outdoor shade structures looking new and lasting a lifetime.Varying heights give this area a unique look and feel at a cost effective price that any student would love to work under. Manufactured for Elliston Elementary School in Elliston, VA.

Benefits of Plantation Shutters Plantation shutters offer advantages and benefits to homeowners over other window coverings including: • A permanent addition to a house: While they don't add much to the sale price and don't guarantee a return on investment, the curb appeal helps the house sell faster. The permanency of plantation shutters allows them to be included in appraisals. • Versatility: Many have the ability to open only halfway if desired. If you want to let in all the light, plantation shutters swing away from the window to grant an unobstructed view. • Insulation: When all louvers are closed, a good insulating barrier is created, trapping unwanted temperatures and saving you money on your energy bill. • Easy maintenance: With wide louvers, a simple wipe-down is often all that's needed. Vinyl shutters can be taken off their hinges and sprayed off for a major cleaning. • Elegance: The classic, yet modern look conveys a permanency like no other window dressing can. Whether painted or natural wood, they all have a look that says; welcome home. Wood vs. Faux Wood It's not hard to argue that natural wood is more appealing than vinyl or PVC. However, "faux wood," as it's sometimes called, has some advantages: • Price -- Faux wood shutters are often lower in price than real wood. • Weight -- Because some shutters are made "hollow core" (as opposed to vinyl-wrapped medium density fiberboard, MDF), they can be significantly lighter. • Moisture Resistance -- If you live in an area with high humidity, hollow faux wood or aluminum core will resist expanding and sagging. (MDF core louvers will tend to expand and crack as the material swells with moisture.) Natural wood is the choice for those who have a very healthy budget or for whom a specific appearance is a must. Among the advantages are: • Size -- Because wood plantation shutters are made of hardwood, they can be quite a bit larger than plastic or vinyl. Vinyl shutters larger than 29 inches may be prone to sag, so they need divider rails or other supports which can destroy the traditional look of a plantation shutter. • Natural -- While vinyl or plastic shutters can be painted to match any color scheme, the natural shades and finishes of the various species of wood have something for every look. • Classic -- While many plastic shutters can be made to look like real wood, the faux wood finishes can vary significantly depending on manufacturer and model. Up close, it can be easy to tell they're plastic. The warmth of natural wood is a classic feel that's impossible to beat. Popular Plantation Shutter Brands When you go to purchase your plantation shutters, brands names may offer a good representation of high-, mid-, and low-cost range of what's available. Which one you choose depends on your budget and your tastes. Hunter-Douglas and Norman Shutters produce three lines of plantation shutters in both real wood and faux wood styles. A higher-end product, Hunter-Douglas may be worth the cost for beauty and quality of workmanship. The Window Outfitters and Sunland produce a mid-cost line of shutters. The mid-range pricing may be for those who are balancing aesthetics with a budget. National franchise and or box stores may not offer an in-house expert or designer. Look to local companies that specialize in plantation shutters looking online may offer a low-cost brand for budget-minded DIYers. Available in both faux and real wood, the affordability combines with the visual appeal to make this a very popular choice for plantation shutters. Regardless of which line you go with, be sure to ask about frames. Generally all manufactures offer frame choices and may add to the cost, but they add an unsurpassed beauty and warmth to a room with plantation shutters. Plantation shutters look like similar to wooden blinds, but there are significant differences. Blinds are often narrow, made of aluminum or vinyl, and the slats tilt based on a gear and pulley mechanism and they hang in the window with cords. By contrast, plantation shutters have wide compound louvers that fit into a frame and are controlled by way of a wooden rod running up the middle. When not needed, they can be manufactured to swing back onto the wall. Options to are available to build a more contemporary look with a larger view with a “hidden tilt” feature. Cost of Plantation Shutters Nationally, the cost of plantation shutters, depending on their size and the material, whether or not they are custom arches and colors or stains, may vary. Most manufacturers want their shutters to be professionally installed to keep the warranty intact which is a benefit to the customer in the long run. They will usually have a limited lifetime warranty. Cost of Installation Costs for having plantation shutters installed by a contractor are a bit more predictable. Contractors who have installed plantation shutters before can quickly get accurate measurements and suggest which materials would work best in different rooms. For example, while natural wood may look beautiful in your living room, it might not be so practical in a bathroom where moisture will cause the wood to warp. The size, material, and quality of the shutter will have a significant effect on the cost. Contractors usually go through a shutter supplier and can get various sizes that are not normally available at home improvement stores. Hiring a professional team of knowledgeable suppliers and installers is a good choice. Here are some sample prices of the shutters most contractors use for standard-sized windows: In general, plantation shutters should cost approximately $20 to $26 per square foot. Labor costs depend on factors such as the contractor's workload, remoteness of the location, environment, and the contractor's overhead. Labor generally runs about $100 per hour and will be added to the shutter cost. • 16x20 -- Faux wood $120. Real wood $156 • 24x50 -- Faux wood $160. Real wood $208 • 36x54 -- Faux wood $270. Real wood $351 • 36x60 -- Faux wood $300 Real wood $390 • 42x72 -- Faux wood $420. Real wood $546 • 48x82 -- Faux wood $550. Real wood $715 DIY Plantation shutters can be purchased and installed by the homeowners. How much they cost will depend on size and material. Faux wood shutter’s cost depends on size and wooden shutter’s cost will depend on size and whether or not they are painted or stained. • Natural wood is $90-$600 depending on size. Many companies offer standard stained selection but custom color matching may be available from $175 -$250. • Faux wood will be from $120-$500. • Additional tools include: Hang Strips $4-$15 and about $4 for mounting hardware. Locks or closures can cost up to $15 for each shutter. Finally, if you order them online, you can expect to pay $30-$70 shipping per shutter or per set of shutters per window depending on the supplier. Keep in mind that even if you're handy with tools, installing shutters can be time-consuming if you've never done it before there is defiantly a learning curve.

Winning Best New Home of 2013 and labeled “Passive House Perfection” by Fine Homebuilding, this 1600-square foot farmhouse achieves the highest performance standards without sacrificing aesthetic standards. The owners “learned that good design and modern aesthetics were compatible with the kind of energy we were seeking and we couldn’t be more pleased.” Beyond Efficiency coached the team in resource-efficient framing, and builder Rob Nicely incorporated practices such as 24” stud spacing and appropriately sized insulated headers to reduce lumber costs, speed construction and maximize insulation. He planned ahead by pre-insulating components such as doubled I-joists to ensure an uninterrupted thermal boundary. To achieve the strict Passive House heating demand requirements, phase-change materials (PCMs) are installed behind drywall in walls and dropped ceilings to absorb the sun’s heat from large south-facing windows and release it for passive heating once temperatures cool down. PCMs provide temperature moderation and peak load shifting benefits that were traditionally available only in heavy, high-thermal mass materials. The house is designed to use about 70% less energy than its code-level counterpart. The homeowners have reported that temperatures remain very stable throughout the home, varying no more than 2 degrees from north to south and top to bottom.

LiLu’s custom design for this blended family in Minneapolis incorporates an atypical mix of styles, proportions, and a lively color scheme to reflect vibrant charm and an active lifestyle. We created rooms for individual moods and varied activities while continuing a consistent spirit throughout their home. Arty, whimsical touches bring into play distinct tastes that provide shared enjoyment for the entire family. ---- Project designed by Minneapolis interior design studio LiLu Interiors. They serve the Minneapolis-St. Paul area including Wayzata, Edina, and Rochester, and they travel to the far-flung destinations that their upscale clientele own second homes in. ---- For more about LiLu Interiors, click here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/ --- To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.liluinteriors.com/blog/portfolio-items/blended-to-perfection/

CUSTOMIZE YOUR GLASS PANTRY DOOR! Pantry Doors shipping is just $99 to most states, $159 to some East coast regions, custom packed and fully insured with a 1-4 day transit time. Available any size, as pantry door glass insert only or pre-installed in a door frame, with 8 wood types available. ETA for pantry doors will vary from 3-8 weeks depending on glass & door type.........Block the view, but brighten the look with a beautiful glass pantry door by Sans Soucie! Select from dozens of frosted glass designs, borders and letter styles! Sans Soucie creates their pantry door glass designs thru sandblasting the glass in different ways which create not only different effects, but different levels in price. Choose from the highest quality and largest selection of frosted glass pantry doors available anywhere! The "same design, done different" - with no limit to design, there's something for every decor, regardless of style. Inside our fun, easy to use online Glass and Door Designer at sanssoucie.com, you'll get instant pricing on everything as YOU customize your door and the glass, just the way YOU want it, to compliment and coordinate with your decor. When you're all finished designing, you can place your order right there online! Glass and doors ship worldwide, custom packed in-house, fully insured via UPS Freight. Glass is sandblast frosted or etched and pantry door designs are available in 3 effects: Solid frost, 2D surface etched or 3D carved. Visit our site to learn more!

Therma-Tru Classic-Craft American Style Collection fiberglass door with high-definition Douglas Fir grain and Shaker-style recessed panels. Door, sidelites and transom include Homeward decorative glass which features a balanced Mission-style pattern.

GLASS LAUNDRY ROOM DOORS that YOU customize to suit your decor! Let a Pretty Glass Laundry Room Door Lighten Your Load! Glass Laundry Room Doors and laundry door inserts with custom etched glass, frosted glass designs! Spruce up your laundry room with a beautiful etched glass laundry room door by Sans Soucie! Creating the highest quality and largest selection of frosted glass laundry room doors available anywhere! Select from dozens of frosted glass designs, borders and letter styles! Sans Soucie creates their laundry door obscure glass designs thru sandblasting the glass in different ways which create not only different effects, but different levels in price. The "same design, done different" - with no limit to design, there's something for every decor, regardless of style. Inside our fun, easy to use online Glass and Door Designer at sanssoucie.com, you'll get instant pricing on everything as YOU customize your door and the glass, just the way YOU want it, to compliment and coordinate with your decor. When you're all finished designing, you can place your order right there online! Shipping starts at just $99! Custom packed and fully insured with a 1-4 day transit time. Available any size, as laundry door glass insert only or pre-installed in a door frame, with 8 wood types available. ETA for laundry doors will vary from 3-8 weeks depending on glass & door type. Glass and doors ship worldwide. Glass is sandblast frosted or etched and laundry room door designs are available in 3 effects: Solid frost, 2D surface etched or 3D carved. Visit our site to learn more!

CUSTOMIZE YOUR GLASS PANTRY DOOR! Pantry Doors shipping is just $99 to most states, $159 to some East coast regions, custom packed and fully insured with a 1-4 day transit time. Available any size, as pantry door glass insert only or pre-installed in a door frame, with 8 wood types available. ETA for pantry doors will vary from 3-8 weeks depending on glass & door type.........Block the view, but brighten the look with a beautiful glass pantry door by Sans Soucie! Select from dozens of frosted glass designs, borders and letter styles! Sans Soucie creates their pantry door glass designs thru sandblasting the glass in different ways which create not only different effects, but different levels in price. Choose from the highest quality and largest selection of frosted glass pantry doors available anywhere! The "same design, done different" - with no limit to design, there's something for every decor, regardless of style. Inside our fun, easy to use online Glass and Door Designer at sanssoucie.com, you'll get instant pricing on everything as YOU customize your door and the glass, just the way YOU want it, to compliment and coordinate with your decor. When you're all finished designing, you can place your order right there online! Glass and doors ship worldwide, custom packed in-house, fully insured via UPS Freight. Glass is sandblast frosted or etched and pantry door designs are available in 3 effects: Solid frost, 2D surface etched or 3D carved. Visit our site to learn more!

CUSTOMIZE YOUR GLASS PANTRY DOOR! Pantry Doors shipping is just $99 to most states, $159 to some East coast regions, custom packed and fully insured with a 1-4 day transit time. Available any size, as pantry door glass insert only or pre-installed in a door frame, with 8 wood types available. ETA for pantry doors will vary from 3-8 weeks depending on glass & door type.........Block the view, but brighten the look with a beautiful glass pantry door by Sans Soucie! Select from dozens of frosted glass designs, borders and letter styles! Sans Soucie creates their pantry door glass designs thru sandblasting the glass in different ways which create not only different effects, but different levels in price. Choose from the highest quality and largest selection of frosted glass pantry doors available anywhere! The "same design, done different" - with no limit to design, there's something for every decor, regardless of style. Inside our fun, easy to use online Glass and Door Designer at sanssoucie.com, you'll get instant pricing on everything as YOU customize your door and the glass, just the way YOU want it, to compliment and coordinate with your decor. When you're all finished designing, you can place your order right there online! Glass and doors ship worldwide, custom packed in-house, fully insured via UPS Freight. Glass is sandblast frosted or etched and pantry door designs are available in 3 effects: Solid frost, 2D surface etched or 3D carved. Visit our site to learn more!

Photo: Cynthia Chung
Inspiration for a contemporary home office remodel in New York

Photo: Cynthia Chung
Home office - contemporary home office idea in New York

GLASS LAUNDRY ROOM DOORS that YOU customize to suit your decor! Let a Pretty Glass Laundry Room Door Lighten Your Load! Glass Laundry Room Doors and laundry door inserts with custom etched glass, frosted glass designs! Spruce up your laundry room with a beautiful etched glass laundry room door by Sans Soucie! Creating the highest quality and largest selection of frosted glass laundry room doors available anywhere! Select from dozens of frosted glass designs, borders and letter styles! Sans Soucie creates their laundry door obscure glass designs thru sandblasting the glass in different ways which create not only different effects, but different levels in price. The "same design, done different" - with no limit to design, there's something for every decor, regardless of style. Inside our fun, easy to use online Glass and Door Designer at sanssoucie.com, you'll get instant pricing on everything as YOU customize your door and the glass, just the way YOU want it, to compliment and coordinate with your decor. When you're all finished designing, you can place your order right there online! Shipping starts at just $99! Custom packed and fully insured with a 1-4 day transit time. Available any size, as laundry door glass insert only or pre-installed in a door frame, with 8 wood types available. ETA for laundry doors will vary from 3-8 weeks depending on glass & door type. Glass and doors ship worldwide. Glass is sandblast frosted or etched and laundry room door designs are available in 3 effects: Solid frost, 2D surface etched or 3D carved. Visit our site to learn more!

​A new home built just outside of Alexandria, VA on a small lot with a neighborhood of varying architecture. Our clients proposed that we design a mullet style house with a traditional yet unassuming front and an edgy modern back. Learn more about the other half of this exceptional home by viewing the English Carriage House project. *This is a sampling of the home in its entirety. Additional photographs will be available upon publication of this project. ©️Maxwell MacKenzie

GLASS LAUNDRY ROOM DOORS that YOU customize to suit your decor! Let a Pretty Glass Laundry Room Door Lighten Your Load! Glass Laundry Room Doors and laundry door inserts with custom etched glass, frosted glass designs! Spruce up your laundry room with a beautiful etched glass laundry room door by Sans Soucie! Creating the highest quality and largest selection of frosted glass laundry room doors available anywhere! Select from dozens of frosted glass designs, borders and letter styles! Sans Soucie creates their laundry door obscure glass designs thru sandblasting the glass in different ways which create not only different effects, but different levels in price. The "same design, done different" - with no limit to design, there's something for every decor, regardless of style. Inside our fun, easy to use online Glass and Door Designer at sanssoucie.com, you'll get instant pricing on everything as YOU customize your door and the glass, just the way YOU want it, to compliment and coordinate with your decor. When you're all finished designing, you can place your order right there online! Shipping starts at just $99! Custom packed and fully insured with a 1-4 day transit time. Available any size, as laundry door glass insert only or pre-installed in a door frame, with 8 wood types available. ETA for laundry doors will vary from 3-8 weeks depending on glass & door type. Glass and doors ship worldwide. Glass is sandblast frosted or etched and laundry room door designs are available in 3 effects: Solid frost, 2D surface etched or 3D carved. Visit our site to learn more!

GLASS LAUNDRY ROOM DOORS that YOU customize to suit your decor! Let a Pretty Glass Laundry Room Door Lighten Your Load! Glass Laundry Room Doors and laundry door inserts with custom etched glass, frosted glass designs! Spruce up your laundry room with a beautiful etched glass laundry room door by Sans Soucie! Creating the highest quality and largest selection of frosted glass laundry room doors available anywhere! Select from dozens of frosted glass designs, borders and letter styles! Sans Soucie creates their laundry door obscure glass designs thru sandblasting the glass in different ways which create not only different effects, but different levels in price. The "same design, done different" - with no limit to design, there's something for every decor, regardless of style. Inside our fun, easy to use online Glass and Door Designer at sanssoucie.com, you'll get instant pricing on everything as YOU customize your door and the glass, just the way YOU want it, to compliment and coordinate with your decor. When you're all finished designing, you can place your order right there online! Shipping starts at just $99! Custom packed and fully insured with a 1-4 day transit time. Available any size, as laundry door glass insert only or pre-installed in a door frame, with 8 wood types available. ETA for laundry doors will vary from 3-8 weeks depending on glass & door type. Glass and doors ship worldwide. Glass is sandblast frosted or etched and laundry room door designs are available in 3 effects: Solid frost, 2D surface etched or 3D carved. Visit our site to learn more!

CUSTOMIZE YOUR GLASS PANTRY DOOR! Pantry Doors shipping is just $99 to most states, $159 to some East coast regions, custom packed and fully insured with a 1-4 day transit time. Available any size, as pantry door glass insert only or pre-installed in a door frame, with 8 wood types available. ETA for pantry doors will vary from 3-8 weeks depending on glass & door type.........Block the view, but brighten the look with a beautiful glass pantry door by Sans Soucie! Select from dozens of frosted glass designs, borders and letter styles! Sans Soucie creates their pantry door glass designs thru sandblasting the glass in different ways which create not only different effects, but different levels in price. Choose from the highest quality and largest selection of frosted glass pantry doors available anywhere! The "same design, done different" - with no limit to design, there's something for every decor, regardless of style. Inside our fun, easy to use online Glass and Door Designer at sanssoucie.com, you'll get instant pricing on everything as YOU customize your door and the glass, just the way YOU want it, to compliment and coordinate with your decor. When you're all finished designing, you can place your order right there online! Glass and doors ship worldwide, custom packed in-house, fully insured via UPS Freight. Glass is sandblast frosted or etched and pantry door designs are available in 3 effects: Solid frost, 2D surface etched or 3D carved. Visit our site to learn more!

Bliss Garden Design
Photo of a coastal landscaping in Seattle.

Clients came to us early on during their home-buying phase. They had to decide between a brand-new condo only needing some additional cabinetry and an older condo needing everything, but with a much better view. Once they learned we also offer GC services, and one company could do it all, they decided to purchase the older unit and make it their own. Brand new over-sized porcelain floor tile, imported from Italy and to look like wood, set the standard. The clients who love to travel have a very eclectic style, and it was fun to bring in a splash of color into the cabinetry to bring it all together. While shopping for the tile, the client spotted a wall-paper made in Italy, which was the perfect find for the back wall of the powder bath. The LEICHT cabinets vary from high-gloss SIRIUS CONTINO in the kitchen, the MINERA matt finish in the office and the TOPOS real veneer front for the master bath. Countertops are white quartz through-out for continuity. The challenge here was that we started this remodel right when the pandemic happened, and being such a huge project, it was all consuming. But somehow we were allowed in the building, sometimes one person or one trade at the time, and we were able to finish this project on-time, even with several change-orders.